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Asbestos Surveys in Hindhead, Surrey
Asbestos survey in Hindhead, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Need an asbestos survey in Hindhead?
How asbestos survey works in Hindhead
Our surveys in Hindhead cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Typical materials include pipe lagging, soffits and boiler cupboard panels, and people generally contact us about pre-work surveys for trades and common parts of flats and HMOs.
Rural homes near Hindhead have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Hindhead (GU26)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of an asbestos survey
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Hindhead
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
How it works
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Make sure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Related guides
For businesses and landlords in Hindhead
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Questions from Hindhead
Do you work near Haslemere station?
Yes, we cover Hindhead and the area towards Haslemere station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
How far is Hindhead from London?
Hindhead is about 39 miles from central London, well within our area.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t typically take samples for analysis. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Is a survey needed before building work in Hindhead?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Afterwards
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Once we’re done:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Things not to do
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
What we deal with in Hindhead
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across Surrey can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition and strip-out
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
For rented homes close to Haslemere station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- The number of samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The report contents
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- How many outbuildings are included
- How many different materials need sampling
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- The access route
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Nearby places to Hindhead
Other services in Hindhead
Choosing the right option
A survey or a sample test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Surveying buildings in Hindhead
Hindhead is about 7 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Hindhead is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. Hindhead is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We work right across the region, from Hindhead to Guildford (12 miles away).
A school such as St Edmund's School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is usually where that starts. Planning work on an older building in Hindhead, whether near Church of St Luke or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Hindhead is within about a mile of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in GU26 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as Moorlands Close, Hatchlands Drive and Glenville Gardens, wherever it is in Hindhead. You’ll find Hindhead on the A333, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Grayshott (1 mile west), Nutcombe (1 mile south), Beacon Hill (1 mile north-west), Whitmoor Vale (2 miles north-west) and Green Cross (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (15 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north), Frimley (14 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east) and Ash (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hindhead include Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local schools include Beacon Hill Community Primary School (0.9 miles north-west) and Woolmer Hill School (1.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox & Pelican pub (0.7 miles west)
What it might be made of
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note